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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 70.63 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 5.58 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTswith more than 96 Lakh doses in Pipeline
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccinemanufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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70,63,47,565
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PIPELINE
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96,25,760
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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5,58,07,125
More than 70.63crore vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt of India  and through direct state procurement category.Further, more than96 Lakh doses  are in the pipeline.
More than5.58Cr balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 218.84 Cr
Over 4.10 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 32,282
2,529 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.74%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 1.38%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 218.84 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 4.10 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10415240
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2nd Dose
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10119223
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Precaution Dose
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7035054
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18436878
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2nd Dose
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17717062
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Precaution Dose
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13672339
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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41049845
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2nd Dose
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31849563
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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61952389
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2nd Dose
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53111120
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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561306958
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2nd Dose
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515896162
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Precaution Dose
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97029101
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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204035329
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2nd Dose
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196991122
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Precaution Dose
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49325762
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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127672730
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2nd Dose
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123159372
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Precaution Dose
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47644933
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Precaution Dose
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21,47,07,189
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Total
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2,18,84,20,182
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 32,282. Active cases now constitute 0.07% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.74%. 3,553 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,40,43,436.
2,529 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 1,22,057 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 89.62 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 1.38% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 2.07%.
Ministry of Communications
India Post Mumbai striving to provide uninterrupted service to people during 21-day lockdown across the nation
Online financial services active, cash pension amounts to senior citizens being home-delivered, emergency services being provided without interruption
Presently, the entire world is experiencing the outbreak of Coronavirus  pandemic with Mumbai being the worst affected city in India. Government Agencies across the world are doing their best to control the spread of COVID 19 and minimize new cases.
India Post, Mumbai, along with the other government organizations, has been striving to provide uninterrupted service to people even in the time of complete lockdown of 21 days effective from today till 14.04.2020, by keeping the online financial services active and agile. Currently, India Post, Mumbai is offering online payment facility for services like PLI Premium payment, Recurring Deposit, Sukanya Samridhi account and deposit of money in India Post Payment Bank accounts.
India Post, Mumbai is striving to home deliver the cash pension amounts to the senior citizens, without delay so that in this time of emergency, aged and elderly people do not need to step out of their houses and may stay in complete quarantine.
India Post, Mumbai is keeping all Head Post offices, along with Mumbai GPO, across the city open to provide uninterrupted emergency services ; Bombay Central H.O, Mahim H.O, Kalbadevi H.O, Dadar H.O, Chembur H.O, Andheri H.O and Borivali H.O, being a few of the lot.
As per latest report, Dadar H.O has done 3 fresh transactions on 24.03.2020; out of which 2 S.B accounts and 1 SSA have been opened.
Postmaster General, Mumbai Region, Ms. Swati Pandey has instructed to keep all postal ATMs well stocked so that people having ATM card of any bank may access the postal ATMs in case of necessity .
India Post Mumbai prays for the safety and good health of one and all.
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs 
Union Cabinet approves new Central Sector Scheme ‘PM Vishwakarma’ to support traditional artisans and craftspeople of rural and urban India
Scheme to have a financial outlay of Rs.13,000 crore
Eighteen traditional trades to be covered in the first instance under PM Vishwakarma
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today approved a new Central Sector Scheme “PM Vishwakarma” with a financial outlay of Rs.13,000 crore for a period of five years . The scheme aims to strengthen and nurture the Guru-Shishya parampara or family-based practice of traditional skills by artisans and craftspeople working with their hands and tools. The scheme also aims at improving the quality, as well as the reach of products and services of artisans and craftspeople and to ensure that the Vishwakarmas are integrated with the domestic and global value chains.
Under PM Vishwakarma scheme, the artisans and craftspeople will be provided recognition through PM Vishwakarma certificate and ID card, Credit Support upto Rs.1 lakh  and Rs.2 lakh  with a concessional interest rate of 5%. The Scheme will further provide Skill Upgradation, Toolkit Incentive, Incentive for Digital Transactions and Marketing Support.
The scheme will provide support to artisans and craftspeople of rural and urban areas across India. Eighteen traditional trades will be covered in the first instance under PM Vishwakarma. These trades include  Carpenter ;  Boat Maker;  Armourer;  Blacksmith ;  Hammer and Tool Kit Maker;  Locksmith;  Goldsmith ;  Potter ;  Sculptor , Stone breaker;  Cobbler/ Shoesmith/Footwear artisan;  Mason ;  Basket/Mat/Broom Maker/Coir Weaver;  Doll & Toy Maker ;  Barber ;  Garland maker ;  Washerman ;  Tailor ; and  Fishing Net Maker.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
More than 88.13 lakh vaccine doses administered in last 24 hours; Highest ever vaccination achieved in a single day;
55.47 Cr. vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India reports 25,166 new cases in last 24 hours; lowest in 154 days
Active cases constitute 1.15% of total cases; lowest since March 2020
India's Active caseload currently 3,69,846; lowest in 146 days
Recovery Rate currently at 97.51%; Highest since March 2020
3,14,48,754 total recoveries across the country so far
36,830 patients recovered during last 24 hours
Weekly Positivity Rate currently at 1.98%; less than 3% for last 53 days
Daily positivity rate at 1.61%; less than 3% for last 22 days
Testing capacity substantially ramped up – 49.66 cr tests total conducted
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs 
Cabinet approves Continuation of Off-grid and Decentralised Solar PV Applications Programme - Phase III
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for implementation of Phase-Ill of Off-grid and Decentralised Solar PV  Application Programme to achieve additional 118 MWp off-grid solar PV capacity by 2020.
Phase-Ill of Off-grid and Decentralised Solar PV Application Programme covers following components:
i) Solar Street Lights: 3,00,000 numbers of solar street lights will be installed throughout the country with special emphasis on areas where there is no facility for street lighting systems through grid power, North Eastern States and Left Wing Extremism  affected districts.
ii) Stand-alone Solar Power Plants: Solar power plants of individual size up to 25 kWp will be promoted in areas where grid power has not reached or is not reliable. This component is mainly aimed at providing electricity to schools, hostels, panchayats, police stations and other public service institutions. The aggregated capacity of solar power plants would be 100 MWp.
iii) Solar Study Lamps: 25,00,000 numbers of solar study lamps will be provided in North Eastern States and LWE affected districts.
For solar street lights and solar power plants, financial support up to 30% of the benchmark cost of the system will be provided except for NE States, Hill States and Island UTs where up to 90% of the benchmark cost will be provided. For solar study lamps only 15% of the lamp cost to be borne by beneficiary student and balance will be provided as financial support as such systems will be provided to school going children in backward and remote areas.
The total project of the three components included under the phase-Ill is Rs. 1895 crore of which Rs. 637 crore will be provided as central financial assistance.
The off-grid solar systems will also open better livelihood opportunities for beneficiaries in rural and remote areas thereby increasing self-employment in such areas. It is estimated that, besides increasing self-employment, the implementation of Phase-Ill is likely to generate employment opportunity equivalent to 8.67 lakh man-days for skilled and unskilled workers.
Off-grid and Decentralized Solar PV Applications Programme has high impact in the rural and remote areas of the country where grid power has either not reached or is not reliable. During the Phase-Ill, the programme is likely to benefit 40 lakh rural households. In addition, the off-grid solar power plants proposed in the programme to provide electricity to schools, hostels, panchayats, police stations and other public service institutions will help communities at large and also help in increasing participation of women in education, social and livelihood activities.
UPSC
Lateral Recruitment to Senior Positions in Government of India
Department of Personnel & Training  had invited applications on 10th June 2018 from talented and motivated Indian nationals willing to contribute towards nation building to join the Government at the level of Joint Secretary in ten different Ministries/Departments of the Government of India on contract basis.
The task of selection of suitable candidates from those who applied was entrusted to the Union Public Service Commission on 29th October, 2018. UPSC launched Detailed Application Form  on 11.12.2018 with closing date as 01.01.2019 and detailed information was collected from all those applicants who had applied in response to DoPT advertisement.
On the basis of the Detailed Application Form  submitted by the candidates, the Union Public Service Commission has shortlisted the candidates to be called for interview to the posts under reference. The modalities adopted for shortlisting and the list of shortlisted/provisionally shortlisted candidates have been made available in the public domain on the official website of the Commission  on 15.02.2019.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
SAI appoints 398 coaches, assistant coaches in preparation of Olympics 2024, 2028; ex-international athletes, Arjuna awardees among those appointed
In a major step that will strengthen the coaching backbone of India, the Sports Authority of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India has extended offers of employment to 398 coaches at various levels in 21 disciplines. Many among the total number of 398 are ex-international athletes and Arjuna awardees who have competed or won medals in elite competitions such as the World Championships and Olympics. Of the total number of 398, 101 coaches are joining on deputation from PSUs and other government bodies.
The recruitment comes in the wake of the effort of the Ministry of Youth Affairs of Sports to provide 360 degree support to athletes as they prepare for important national and international competitions, including Olympic 2024, 2028. “I am happy that a number of ex-athletes who have competed at the highest international level of competition and won medals have applied for these posts and have been selected,” said Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, adding, “Their  inclusion in the system will mean that besides training athletes in the sport itself, they will be able to train them for mental toughness which is the key to success when competing at the world stage.”
The new batch of coaches and assistant coaches has a host of eminent names, including Padma Shri awardee and Arjuna Awardee Bajrang Lal Thakar who is a gold medallist at the Asian Games and joins as a Rowing coach, Shilpi Sheoran who has won the gold in the Commonwealth Games in 2011 and joins as an assistant coach in wrestling, Olympian Jincy Phillip who joins as an athletics coach, Pranamika Borah multiple medallist in leading international championships who joins as a boxing coach. Speaking about what he looks forward to in the new assignment, Arjuna Awardee Bajrang Lal Thakar said, "I am grateful to the Sports Authority of India for giving me a chance to give back to sports as a coach especially at a time when water sports in India has a great chance of making an impact at international competitions. I am training the team for the Asian Games and I am confident that by fielding athletes in maximum number of disciplines we will be able to add to the country's medal tally in the upcoming Asian Games." Thakar added that water sports in India has got an added push with SAI's National Centers of Excellence in Jagatpura and Alleppey which are world class infrastructure for water sports training.
There are 4 Arjuna Awardees, 1 Dhyanchand Awardee and 1 Dhronacharya Awardee among those who have been selected for the positions. Besides ex-international athletes, those who have completed their Diploma in Sports Coaching from NSNIS Patiala or a recognized Indian or foreign University have also been inducted. Several SAI coaches who were previously on contract, but whose contracts had ended, have been recruited back in service, as per their eligibility.
Ministry of Defence
‘India-Africa Security Fellowship Programme’ at MP-IDSA launched during India-Africa Defence Dialogue on the sidelines of DefExpo 2022
The India-Africa Defence Dialogue  was held on the sidelines of DefExpo 2022 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat on October 18, 2022. The Gandhinagar Declaration, adopted as the outcome document of the second edition of the IADD, charted out new areas for enhancing the India-Africa defence and security partnership.
During the IADD, in keeping with the new proposals of the Gandhinagar Declaration, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh launched the ‘India-Africa Security Fellowship Programme’ and released its brochure by handing it over to Director General, Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses .
MP-IDSA, the knowledge partner for the IADD, will host the Fellowship Programme. The fellowship will give an opportunity to African scholars to pursue research on defence and security issues in India. The fellows would be attached with the MP-IDSA for a period of 1-3 months. A stipend would also be provided to the scholar. Further details of the application procedure may be gathered from the MP-IDSA website .
Click here to see IADD-Fellowship Brochure
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Gadkari launches India’s first Diesel-converted CNG Tractor;
A farmer could save more than one lakh rupees annually only on fuel costs
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari has said that the government is working towards achieving increased income for farmers by lowering costs, and creating job opportunities in rural India. Launching India’s first-ever diesel tractor converted to CNG, here today in the presence of Union Ministers Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Shri Parshottam Rupala and Gen  Dr V K Singh, Shri Gadkari said, the most important benefit for the farmer will be to save more than one lakh rupees annually on fuel costs, which will help them to improve their livelihood.
The Minister said, CNG is a Clean Fuel, as it has the lowest content of carbon and other pollutants. It is economical as it has zero lead and is non-corrosive, non-dilutive and non-contaminating which helps in increasing the life of the engine and it requires less regular maintenance. It is cheaper as CNG prices are far more consistent than fluctuating Petrol prices; also the average mileage of CNG vehicles is better than that of Diesel/Petrol driven vehicles. It is safer as CNG tanks come with a tight seal, which reduces the possibility of explosion while refuelling or in the event of a spill. Shri Gadkari said it is also part of Waste to Wealth movement, as stubble  can be used as a raw material for producing Bio-CNG which will help the farmers to earn more. Replying to questions on when CNG-run tractors will be available in India, the Minister said the diesel-converted CNG tractor, done jointly by Rawmatt Techno Solutions and Tomasetto Achille India, is currently an experimental pilot project, and this would happen in due course.
Union Petroleum and Natural Gas & Steel Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan said that India is 3rd largest energy consumer in the world but per capita consumption is only one-third of the global average. He said that energy consumption is going to increase in the country and the renewable energy sources will play an important role in this. PNG and CNG supply will reach the 85-90 percent of the population in a few years. Shri Pradhan said that an alternative energy model based on clean sources is developing, and this will help in meeting the country's commitment to COP 21 for reduction in pollution. He said that 5000 CBG plants will be set up under the SATAT programme. There is an estimate that about 600 million metric tonnes of biomass from farms, forests and cities is available. Conversion of the waste to wealth will not only empower the farmers by providing additional income to them, but also help in reducing pollution, improving health outcomes and making the cities clean. He assured that a decision will be taken soon for allowing the retail oulets to sell the CBG. The minister said that 8.5% ethanol blending in petrol has been achieved and soon India will be number one country in ethanol blending.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Health Ministry celebrates 5th International Yoga Day 2019
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare organized several activities to mark the 5thInternational Yoga Day , 2019, here today. MsPreeti Sudan, Secretary  led the yoga sessions that was conducted under the guidance of an expert with active participation of the other senior officers of the Ministry.
This year the Yoga expert demonstrated how Yoga can be practiced at a workplace or at the desk to minimize discomfort and reduce stress, making it easier for everybody to focus on work.Underscoring the importance of making Yoga a part of everyone’s life, the Secretary  said that yoga is highly beneficial as it helps to prevent lifestyle related disorders.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Busting Myths of Vaccination
Production of Covaxin Vaccine to hit 6 Cr by July/August under Atmanirbhar Bharat 3.0 Mission COVID Suraksha
Stringent Quality Control on newly produced vaccines Prohibit their Immediate Distribution
Over 3.11 Cr doses of Covaxin have been supplied and are in the pipeline
Almost 90 Lakh Covaxin doses committed for the month of June
Government of India has been supporting the efforts of States and UTs for an effective Vaccination drive under the ‘Whole of Government” approach since 16th January this year. In order to streamline the availability of the vaccine doses, Central Government has been constantly in touch with the vaccine manufacturers and has opened up different procurement options for states/UTs since May 2021.
There have been some unfound media reports on unaccounted vaccine dosesofBharat Biotech. These reports are incorrect and are not supported by full information on the matter.
The claims of Bharat Biotech having 6 Crore doses is an error of comprehension among some quarters reporting the said matter.
The current production capacity of indigenously developed Covaxin vaccine will be doubled by May-June 2021 and then increased nearly 6-7 fold by July - August 2021 i.e.increasing the production from 1 crore vaccine doses in April, 2021 to 6-7 crore vaccine dose/month in July – August. It is expected to reach nearly 10 crore doses per month by Sep 2021.
This capacity augmentation of Covaxin carried out under Atmanirbhar Bharat 3.0 Mission COVID Suraksha was announced by the Government of India and implemented by Department of Biotechnology Govt of Indiato accelerate the development and production of Indigenous COVID Vaccines.
Vaccine being a biological product of medical importance takes time for harvesting and quality testing. This cannot be done overnight to ensure a safe product. Thus increase in capacity of manufacturing too needs to be a guided process and an increase in gross production does not translate to immediate supply.
As of data compiled on 28thMay 2021 morning, Bharat Biotech has supplied 2,76,66,860 vaccine doses to Govt. of India. Out of these, 2,20,89,880 doses including wastage, have been consumed by all the States/ UTs in the ongoing COVID-19 Vaccination drive. With this, the balance available doses of vaccines with States/UTs are 55,76,980 doses. Private hospitals have also received 13,65,760 doses of Covaxin in the same month over and above what has been supplied to the GoI and the states.
In the month of May,2021 additional 21,54,440 doses of Covaxin are to be supplied. This takes the total vaccine supplied and in pipeline till date to 3,11,87,060 doses. Almost 90,00,000 doses are committed for the month of June by the Manufacturer.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates doctors and pays tributes to Dr. BC Roy on Doctor's day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has congratulated doctors and Paid tributes to Dr. BC Roy on Doctor's day.
“On Doctor's day, I congratulate all hardworking doctors for their round the clock efforts to make our society fit and healthy. No words can do justice to their monumental contribution to public welfare. I also pay tributes to Dr. BC Roy, a distinguished doctor himself”, the Prime Minister said.